Alignboring Cylinder Blocks

September 21, 2010

Printer friendly version Throughout the life of an engine, the mainline has a number of different stresses, chief among them torsional fatigue and heat. Properly inspecting the mainline requires a dimensional measurement for size as well as alignment. The latter is often overlooked. One of the key advantages of B&G’s mainline reconditioning services is that… [continue reading]

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Tech Bulletin – Water Erosion, Cylinder Blocks

July 27, 2010

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) Water erosion on the deck of 3500 Series engine blocks is common and leads to premature failure. Proper cooling system maintenance helps minimize exposure to this failure mode, but is often not enough. A strong repair strategy at overhaul can eliminate this risk for the life… [continue reading]

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